Event Calendar
Networking. Growing. Learning. Helping Animals.
A list of ongoing conferences and events that might be of interest to those managing social media for shelters or rescues. If your budget doesn’t allow for you to attend, consider applying to be a speaker, as it often comes with complimentary registration!
Have an event that you’d like us to list? Just send us the key details via the contact form. If you’re looking for speakers, don’t forget to check out our page listing experts from around the country who are available for speaking engagements.
2021
Nonprofit Learning Labs
Themes and Dates vary
Location: Virtual, 2021
Cost: Free, to $
The Pet Photographer’s Virtual Conference
Themes: Pet Photography
Date: Feb. 4-6, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: $347, or payment plan
The Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshops
Themes: Animal Shelters and Rescues
Date: Various – Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: $10
United Spay Alliance Online Conference
Themes: Animal Shelters and Rescues
Date: February 26-28, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: Early Bird $60, $75 after Feb. 1, 2021
SXSW
Theme: Tech, Film, Music, Interactive
Date: March 16-20, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: Sign up for future information
Nonprofit Technology Conference
Theme: Nonprofit Tech.
Date: March 23-25, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: TBA
Also check out their year round events calendar here. Many of these events are free!
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies National Animal Welfare Conference
Theme: Animal Shelters and Rescues
Date: April 6-8, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: $120 – $180. Early Bird ends Feb. 13, 2021
2021 Dog Behavior Conference
Themes: Dog Behavior and Training
Date: April 16-18, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: $145 for all 3 days
HSUS Animal Care EXPO
Theme: Animal Shelters and Rescues
Date: April 21-23, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: $79, then $99 after April 2, 2021
Cause Camp
Theme: Nonprofit
Date: May 11, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: $39 to $499
2021 Online Kitten Conference
Theme: Animal Shelter and Rescue
Date: June 11-13, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: Early Bird $50, $60 after Feb. 28, $75 after April 16, 2021
Neighborhood Cats Drop Trap, a Trapper’s Best Friend
Theme: Animal Shelter and rescues
Date: June 26, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: FREE
Groom EXPO West
Theme: Pet Business
Date: July 22 – 25, 2021
Location: Pasadena, CA
Cost: Sign up to be notified
Neighborhood Cats Colony Caretaker Tips & Tricks
Theme: Animal Shelter and rescues
Date: September 18, 2021
Location: Virtual
Cost: FREE
Petfinder’s Adoption Options online workshops and podcasts
Themes vary by workshop
Dates vary
Cost: Free
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (formerly SAWA)
Theme: Animal welfare and sheltering
Dates: TBA
